David Porter
161st President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Director of Engineering at Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure, with a career as a public servant focused on community engagement, resilience and long-term public value in infrastructure.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 36min
Explaining infrastructure value with David Porter
David Porter, 161st President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Northern Ireland infrastructure director, explains why infrastructure must be talked about as services that enable daily life. He discusses communicating disruptions, prioritizing maintenance over spectacle, rebuilding public sector capability, multidisciplinary skills including soft skills, and using AI responsibly to support decision-making.
